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For Professionals

Do you share our passion for delivering high quality and safe patient care? This section is specifically for healthcare professionals, including physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, and other non-clinical professionals.

Diagnosis

Treatment

Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Options include:

Esophageal Dilation

Esophageal dilation
is a procedure your doctor performs to stretch or widen your esophagus. An endoscope will be passed through your mouth and into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. A small balloon or tapered plastic dilators will be used to stretch your esophagus. For your comfort, this procedure may be performed while you are sedated. A local anesthetic spray may be applied to the back of your throat. Repeat dilations are often required to adequately stretch the esophagus.

Proton Pump Inhibitors

When esophageal stricture is caused by GERD, proton pump inhibitors or acid-blocking medications are used to prevent the stricture from returning.

If you are diagnosed with esophageal stricture, follow your doctor's
instructions
.

If you are diagnosed with esophageal stricture, follow your doctor's
instructions
.

Surgery

Surgery may be necessary if the stricture is too tight or wide.

Prevention

To help reduce your chance of getting esophageal stricture, take these steps:

See your doctor if you have GERD.

Treat any other high risk cause as directed by your doctor

Avoid ingesting corrosive substances.

Keep corrosive substances locked up and away from children.

Revision Information

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.